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Bora Bora, part of the Islands of Tahiti, is considered the most romantic island in the world and is famous for its luxury resorts. It’s surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef, and the remnants of an extinct volcano rise from the center of the island into two peaks: Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia. The incredible landscape and lush island environment make Bora Bora a popular honeymoon spot, plus it's just a one-hour flight from the main island of Tahiti.
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Bora Bora is known for its overwater bungalows, which epitomize the luxurious island experience. Many bungalows have glass floors that allow travelers to peek at the lagoon life below. Travelers find the experience of sleeping so close to the calm waters to be very relaxing and almost indulgent.
Bora Bora gives travelers choices. If they want to be active and experience the outdoors, travelers can snorkel right outside their bungalow in the lagoon’s clear, shallow water. Lagoon exploration is seemingly endless, but travelers can also go sailing, feed sharks and rays, go on a 4x4 excursion or scuba dive. For travelers seeking a more laid-back time, they can order their daily breakfast to be delivered to the bungalow via canoe, shop at Bora Bora's boutiques, visit fine restaurants or just relax on the beach or their bungalow’s private deck.
Quick Facts
- U.S. travelers:
Valid passport needed for entry
- Official language:
French (English is widely spoken)
- Official currency:
French Pacific franc (American dollars are widely accepted but it's recommended to convert your money)
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Overview
Introduction
Hyperbole seems to surround Bora Bora, French Polynesia. (Locals often refer to it with a singular "Bora.") Author James Michener called Bora Bora "the most beautiful island in the world," which may be a stretch, though its steep mountain peak and brilliant lagoon certainly are beautiful.
Bora Bora is one of the most famous honeymoon destinations in the world, and it has been targeted by some as the French Polynesian island where tourism has gotten out of control—too many hotels, too many people, too much traffic. The island, 160 mi/260 km northwest of Papeete, does get a lot of visitors (many of them from Europe and the U.S.), but it's still a far cry from a Cancun- or Florida-style buildup.
Some of the bustle results from the fact that Bora is rather small compared to larger tourist islands such as Moorea; in a half-day you can easily peddle a rental bicycle the 20 mi/32 km around the island.
Yet, in that small area, Bora Bora offers attractions from black pearl boutiques and fancy restaurants lining the road south from Vaitape to snorkeling among the myriad lagoon fish near Matira Point. The amazingly clear blue-green water alone is enough to satisfy most visitors.
Potpourri
Black pearls are an important industry in French Polynesia, and, as visitors quickly discover, they are heavily marketed to tourists on Bora Bora. Every shop seems to be selling pearls, and The Farm also offers tours that let you see how they're created.
Couples Retreat, starring Vince Vaughn, was filmed at the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort.
The ashes of French author and sailor Alain Gerbault, who introduced soccer to French Polynesia, are buried on Bora Bora.
The first chapter of James A. Michener's novel Hawaii is set on Bora Bora.
Magasin Chin Lee, the island's oldest general store, is still an important gathering place for local residents.
Hinano beer, the local brew, is named after the flower of the pandanus plant, which smells somewhat like beer. The leaves of this same plant are used to weave local hats and baskets.
Location
Cruise ships stopping in Bora Bora anchor in the bay and tender passengers to downtown Vaitape. Most people get out of town, either on a ship-sponsored excursion or independently. You can rent a car near the Vaitape pier, or hire a taxi for the day.
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